GEAR UP Scholar Academy

GEAR UP Scholar Academy at Maysville Community & Technical College
August 4-7, 2025

The GEAR UP Scholar Academy at MCTC has just 50 seats available, so APPLY TODAY!
REGISTRATION OPENS at 3:30 p.m. on MARCH 30, 2025
Registration will close after seats have been filled or on May 31, 2025 - whichever comes first.*

You must be a GEAR UP Kentucky student and apply to MCTC to be accepted.

REGISTER HERE!

As a GEAR UP Scholar, you will receive:

• Laptop computer (to keep)
• Micro-scholarships (up to $150)
• MCTC swag
• Deep understanding of all MCTC offers
• Travel reimbursement
• Meals & snacks during in-person sessions

Other GEAR UP Scholar perks include:

• Getting familiar with MCTC early & meeting new friends before classes begin
• Gaining college success skills in:
  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Goal setting
  • Coommunication
  • Major selection
• Participating in 4 days of in-person programming, including one day at your chosen home campus
• Connecting with a dedicated MCTC peer mentor (available both during & after Academy)
• And MORE!

* NOTE: Registration will close automatically after 75 students have registered. The first 50 registrants will make up the initial registrant pool; the last 25 will make up the waitlist.